Major step forward in Cardiff visitor levy as agreement made on popular attraction

NewsLatest Wales NewsCardiff CouncilThe levy will come into action next year21:50, 26 Aug 2026Updated 21:52, 26 Aug 2026Cardiff Council and a leading trade body have come to an agreement regarding a visitor levy and a major city tourist spot. The council and UKHospitality Cymru, Wales’ leading trade body for the hospitality industry, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Cardiff's visitor levy at Cardiff Castle.‌A MoU is a formal, non-binding written agreement between multiple groups towards a common goal. In this case it marks a new partnership to help shape the development of the visitor levy to support the city’s visitor economy, boost accommodation occupancy, and deliver investment to the city’s tourism and hospitality industry.‌In March of this year, following the passing